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Chef Johanna Hellrigl joins EWG board of directors
WASHINGTON – Today the Environmental Working Group announced that Johanna Hellrigl , acclaimed chef-owner of the Washington, D.C., celebrated restaurant Ama and a 2026 James Beard Award semifinalist...
New proposal in Congress would gut key provisions of landmark chemical safety law, putting families’ health at risk
WASHINGTON – A new Senate draft bill would dismantle core protections of the nation’s main chemical safety law and make it easier for toxic chemicals to enter homes, schools and workplaces, according...
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EWG: 2.5 million pounds of PFAS pesticides spread on California farmland annually
Every year, California agricultural fields are sprayed with an average of 2.5 million pounds of pesticides identified as the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, a new Environmental Working Group analysis and map shows. This widespread use could be contaminating produce, soil and drinking water, and exposing millions to potential health harms. This new analysis by the Environmental Working
How to speed-read a nutrition label in three steps (or less)
Sometimes food labels are so complex it feels like you need a degree in food science to go grocery shopping – especially if you’re trying to eat less ultra-processed food , or UPF. Typically made in...
If Trump won’t ban glyphosate, he can at least reduce kids’ exposure to it
Last week, President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to boost the American supply of glyphosate-based herbicides , declaring the controversial weedkiller essential to national security...
New data shows 176M exposed to ‘forever chemicals’ as Trump EPA rolls back drinking water limits
WASHINGTON – About 176 million people in the U.S. drink tap water contaminated by the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, according to new test data released by the Environmental Protection...
Leading health and environmental groups urge N.Y. lawmakers to ban toxic herbicide paraquat
Albany, N.Y. – A coalition of leading public health and environmental organizations sent a letter today urging swift passage of the Prohibit Paraquat Act, which would ban the use, sale and...
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Flooded fields, polluted environment
Over 4.2 million acres of flood-prone cropland in four major Corn Belt states of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin likely generate nitrous oxide emissions that contribute to climate change, and produce nitrate contamination of drinking water, new EWG research finds. These acres are in the 100-year flood plain – areas with a 1% chance of flooding in a year. The problem is especially acute for
California paraquat spill underscores urgent need for nationwide ban
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Environmental Working Group today renewed its call for a total ban on paraquat following a dangerous spill of the herbicide in Siskiyou County, Calif. The incident triggered...
By Emily Do
When shopping for cosmetics or skincare, you’ve probably seen a lot of brands advertising their “clean” or “safe” products: Paraben-free shampoos! Formaldehyde-free nail polish! But what are all these chemicals that these products are claiming to be free of?
This article is a quick guide to some of the most commonly used chemicals in personal care products and the possible health
Setting a gold standard in the Golden State: 5 EWG-sponsored bills to boost safety choice and transparency
As the world’s fourth largest economy, California doesn’t just pass laws, it helps reshape the American marketplace. With the Sacramento legislative session in full swing, EWG is sponsoring five...
California bill would create first-in-nation ‘not ultraprocessed food’ label for consumers
SACRAMENTO – A trailblazing California bill would give shoppers a way to identify less harmful processed foods. Assembly Bill 2244, introduced March 24 by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino)...
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For decades, regulators knew paraquat was harmful but failed to address the risks
Paraquat is a highly toxic agricultural chemical that has been sprayed on fields for decades. Its value as a herbicide was discovered in 1955. It was introduced for commercial use in 1962 and the Environmental Protection Agency classified it as a “restricted-use pesticide” in 1978. For years, it has been one of the most prevalent pesticides in U.S. agriculture. Its application skyrocketed in the
More food companies plan to phase out harmful dyes. Here’s what has happened so far
Food dyes seem to be everywhere in snacks, drinks and many other grocery store items. But some dyes, particularly synthetic, petroleum-based ones, are linked to preventable health harms, from...
FDA abandons stricter tanning bed standards, leaving teens at risk
Tanning beds can increase the risk of skin cancer, and the Food and Drug Administration has long warned that children and teens should never use them. Yet the agency has quietly killed a rule that...
Vermont Senate advances landmark ban on Parkinson’s pesticide
Vermont’s Senate today gave its initial approval to landmark legislation that would ban the use and sale of the highly toxic herbicide paraquat , bringing the state to the cusp of becoming the first...
Going full glam with EWG Verified®
Crafting the perfect look for any occasion takes laser-like focus, patience and the right products. The last thing on your mind should be whether a product is safe to use. When you're getting ready...
An EWG Verified® roundup for moms and moms-to-be this Mother’s Day 💐🫶
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California bill requiring full disclosure of chemicals in diapers clears first hurdle
SACRAMENTO – The California Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee on March 24 passed a bill that would give parents a complete list of what’s in their baby’s diaper . If enacted...
6 reasons why the toxic weedkiller paraquat must be banned now
The agricultural chemical paraquat – potentially fatal, if ingested – stands out as one of the pesticides that are most urgent to ban. California regulators are weighing whether to prohibit paraquat...
Washington recognizes EWG Verified® as higher standard for safer salon products
WASHINGTON – In a first-of-its-kind pilot project, Washington is recognizing products with the EWG Verified® mark in its Safer Salons Partnership , which reimburses independent hair stylists, barbers...
Mark Ruffalo condemns Trump EPA rollback of PFAS tap water standards
The following is a statement from activist and actor Mark Ruffalo on the Trump Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed efforts to weaken drinking water standards for the “forever chemicals” known...
Transcript of EWG podcast 'Ken Cook Is Having Another Episode' – Episode 56
Long before “Make America Healthy Again,” or MAHA, existed, there was Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine): A self-described hippie, back-to-the-lander, certified organic farmer, and the first woman ever...
Transcript of EWG podcast 'Ken Cook Is Having Another Episode' – Episode 55
Most people heard about Project 2025 during the 2024 presidential campaign. Far fewer understood what it actually was. The Atlantic’s David Graham wrote the definitive book explaining the sweeping...